South Barwick

A superb Grade II listed farmhouse, offering 6 bedrooms and 4 reception rooms, together with 12.8 acres of garden and pasture. EPC Band E

Situation - The Property is located approximately 2.5 miles from the large village of Winkleigh in a delightful rural situation surrounded by open rolling Devonshire countryside. The village of Winkleigh offers a good range of facilities included village stores, post office, butcher, primary school, two public houses, veterinary and doctors surgeries and village church. The village also benefits from having a good local transport service, with daily buses to Exeter and Barnstaple and a once weekly service to Okehampton.
Approximately 2 miles to the west of the farmhouse lies the small pretty village of Iddesleigh, which has an ancient church and a highly regarded inn, the Duke of York, which is renowned for its fine food and ales. The larger town of Okehampton lies approximately 11 miles distant, located on the fringes of the Dartmoor National Park and offering a more comprehensive range of shops and services including three supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling. From the town the A30 dual carriageway is easily accessible, providing a direct link east to Exeter and the M5 and west to Cornwall and Plymouth.

Description - South Barwick is a well appointed and substantial Grade II listed Farmhouse, believed to date from the early-mid C17 with C19 alterations, of rendered cob construction under a hipped thatched roof. The property offers large well proportioned family sized accommodation, with the potential for an annexe if required. In brief the property offers a spacious farmhouse kitchen, along with three reception rooms, together with an office and cloakroom. The main reception rooms and kitchen face south and offer attractive countryside and Dartmoor views. On the first floor, two staircases serve six bedrooms (three of which are en suite), there is also a study and a family bathroom. The house sits in attractive well tended gardens, with a small paddock to the rear. Adjoining is a south facing 11.2 acre field, suitable for equestrian, grazing or leisure, There is ample parking a carport and garage/store and the property is offered with no ongoing chain and comes to the market for the first time in 30 years.

Accommodation - From the courtyard a stable door opens to the Entrance Lobby: with space for white goods, tiled floor, beamed ceiling, doors to Cloakroom: comprising Wc, wash basin, window to side, tiled floor. Office: dual aspect windows, tiled floor, oil boiler providing central heating and hot water. Farmhouse Kitchen: fireplace with oil fired Aga, providing cooking and hot water. Range of country style, wall and base cupboards with work surfaces over, sink unit and drainer. Integral fridge, plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher, dual aspect windows, beamed ceiling. Snug: stable door to courtyard, window to side, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove, beamed ceiling, part tiled floor, door to barn, stairs to Bedroom 6: Exposed floorboards, beamed ceiling, exposed stone wall, window to side, door to: En Suite: shower cubicle with power shower, Wc, wash basin, heated towel rail. Main Entrance Hall: doors to front and rear gardens, storage cupboard, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, door to, Sitting Room: Sash window to front elevation with Dartmoor views, fireplace with woodburning stove, door to Dining Room: a light triple aspect room, beamed ceiling, exposed stone wall.

First Floor Landing: attractive timber balustrade, window to rear, doors to Bedroom 1: window to front with countryside and Dartmoor views, door to En Suite: corner shower cubicle with power shower, pedestal wash basin, Wc. Bedroom 3: window to front elevation with views. Bathroom: wood panelled bath, Wc, pedestal wash basin, corner shower cubicle with power shower. Bedroom 4: window to front elevation. Study: built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and linen shelving, door to Bedroom 2: High vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, window to side, door to En Suite: corner bath with power shower over, Wc, wash basin, window to side aspect. Bedroom 5: dual aspect windows, access to loft space.

Outside - The property is approached via a shared lane serving three properties in total. At the side of the house will be four allocated parking spaces and a Carport: split into three bays. Attached to the carport and farmhouse is a Barn: with light and power connected, door to the front courtyard and window and door to the garden and snug. Subject to the necessary consents, this could be incorporated into the main accommodation, for additional accommodation or annexe potential. Below the drive are two small garden areas, one of which houses the solar panels, above a five bar gate opens to the upper garden with stone wall surrounds and nature pond. A former green lane then runs down the side of the paddock. The main well tended gardens lie predominantly to the south, offering fantastic views over the surrounding countryside to the hills of Dartmoor, they continue around to the west and north of the house and consists of extensive areas of lawn. trees and mature flower and shrubs borders. A box hedge screens the vegetable garden and there is a cold frame and greenhouse. From the rear garden a gate opens to a small paddock, suitable for chickens, dogs etc. Immediately to the rear of the house is a further hardstanding area with five bar gate to the lane, and a detached stone and thatched former Garage/Store. Adjoining the garden to the West is a superb 11.2 acre south facing paddock, suitable for grazing, growing or leisure purposes, twin five bar gates can be found adjoining the lane.

Directions - From Okehampton Market Street, proceed straight ahead at the roundabout and carry on up the hill until reaching Elmead Cross. Turn right onto the A386 and proceed through the village of Follygate. After approximately 1.5 miles turn right at Lamerton Cross onto the A3072. At the next junction bear right towards Exbourne, after a short distance turn left signposted to Exbourne village. Proceed through the village and continue along this road, passing through Monkokehampton, upon reaching Waldrons Cross, turn right for Bullhead. Continue along this road passing the turning for Pixton on your left hand side. The property will be found just after here on the right (by a red post box).

Services - Mains Water and Electricity, Private Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating.



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